Henry Sparrow Explained

Henry Sparrow
Fullname:Henry Sparrow
Birth Date:13 June 1889
Birth Place:Faversham, England
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Lincoln, England
Position:Centre forward
Clubs1:Faversham Thursday
Years2:1909–1910
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:1910–1911
Goals3:37
Years4:1911–1912
Caps4:9
Goals4:6
Years5:1911–1913
Caps5:48
Goals5:29
Years6:1913–1914
Caps6:18
Goals6:7
Years7:1919–192?
Clubs7:Margate

Henry Sparrow (13 June 1889 – 13 June 1973) was an English professional footballer who played for Faversham Thursday, Portsmouth, Sittingbourne, Croydon Common, Leicester Fosse, Tottenham Hotspur and Margate.[2]

Football career

Sparrow began his career at his local Non League club Faversham Thursday. He later went on to play for Portsmouth and Croydon Common before joining Leicester Fosse in 1911. The centre forward featured in 48 matches and scored 29 goals between 1911 and 1913. In 1913, Sparrow signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played a total of 19 matches and scored on seven occasions in all competitions.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane he played for Margate where he ended his playing career.

Notes and References

  1. For non-league stats: Web site: Harry Sparrow . Croydon Common Football Club . Alan Futter . 26 August 2016.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records. 2004 . Soccerdata . 1-899468-63-3. 246.
  3. http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/history/history_azofplayers.html Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players